Forrest Valley View
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- Well-kept adults-only site with far-reaching valley views
- A 15-minute drive from the North Pennines or Durham city centre
- Direct access to the Lanchester Valley Railway Path; a mile from a pub
Site type
Languages spoken
English
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Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Adults only
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Forrest Valley View
The Shires
Biggen Farm
Esh
Co. Durham
England
DH7 9RP
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.80084°N
-1.71281°W
Nearest transport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Seaham Hall Beach | 24.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Seaham Beach | 24.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
Roker - Sunderland | 26.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Seaburn - Sunderland | 26.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Marsden | 29.2 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Durham Castle 9.2 km
Durham Cathedral 9.3 km
Gibside 13.2 km
The Angel of the North 14.9 km
WWT Washington Wetland Centre 18.5 km
National Trust
Gibside 13.3 km
Washington Old Hall 16.8 km
Holy Jesus Hospital 20.1 km
Cherryburn 20.6 km
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas 29.1 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Brancepeth - Tallyho Gate - Brancepeth 7.7 km
Battle of Neville's Cross, 1346 7.7 km
Waldridge Fell 8 km
Oakenshaw Nature Reserve 8.1 km
BRANCEPETH CASTLE 8.9 km
Local events
- Festival of Thrift (Saturday 21 September 2024 – Saturday 21 September 2024)
Stockton-on-Tees, England 31 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Reviews
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Booked as wanted a safe stop while visiting friends and many of the…
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Non-electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked: Booked as wanted a safe stop while visiting friends and many of the boondocking spots had very questionable reviews.
Disliked: £25 is a bit steep for no facilities. For this reason I wouldn’t book again, as there’s many sites even with facilities in other locations that charge £15 or less.
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As long as you come prepared this is better than any roadside pitch.
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Non-electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked: Peace, solitude, privacy there was only one other camper there.
Disliked: No hook up, limited bin availability. Although hard stand it was not designed for the purpose. Waste disposal? Water? Downhill on a track might not suit some bigger motorhomes or caravan combos. Cost for no amenities.
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Quiet and lots of wildlife (Owls, rabbits etc). Close to cycle path…
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Non-electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked: Quiet and lots of wildlife (Owls, rabbits etc). Close to cycle path from Lanchester to Durham
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It was a well kept, quiet site that was perfect for is…
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Non-electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked: It was a well kept, quiet site that was perfect for is
Disliked: Although didn’t mind paying, cost was quite steep considering was really only a field we used
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Excellent site
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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked: The peace and quiet, adults only, the level pitch, the welcome, the wild flowers, the view, the size of the pitch, my request for a particular type of pitch being granted, the weather ;).
Disliked: Not an actual dislike but the website entry whilst very clearly stating there were no toilet and shower facilities, which was fine by me as I have my own, it doesn’t indicate whether there is a cold tap or not, so I had to contact the owner to find out. There was and it would have been helpful to have easily known that from the website entry.
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Basic CL site, no facilities. Lovely views, warm welcome on arrival, would…
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Non-electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked: Basic CL site, no facilities. Lovely views, warm welcome on arrival, would return Recommend
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Forrest Valley View have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Forrest Valley View dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Forrest Valley View? What to do in Durham (15 minutes' drive), you ask? It's a toss-up between the cathedral, Crook Hall, Durham Castle and the city's brilliant bunch of museums and ancient university buildings. If … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Forrest Valley View?
Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m.